Celebrate Women’s History Month with an inspiring evening exploring the lives and legacies of Ohio’s First Ladies.
Join us for an engaging evening with Stephanie Bohnak, Director of Education & Curatorial Services at the National First Ladies Library & Museum, as she brings to life the stories of Ohio’s influential First Ladies—women whose leadership, advocacy, and resilience helped shape the nation. From championing education and women’s rights to balancing the public and private demands of the White House, this program explores how Ohio’s First Ladies used their voices and values to leave a lasting impact on American history.
Enhancing the conversation, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated three-course dinner inspired by historic recipes connected to Ohio’s First Ladies. Together, the presentation and meal create a unique, immersive evening of history, storytelling, and flavor.
Event Highlights:
A three-course dinner inspired by authentic historic recipes
A lively, engaging presentation by Stephanie Bohnak
An immersive Women’s History Month experience blending food and storytelling
Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or both, this immersive evening will feed your curiosity—and your appetite!
First Course
Hayes’ Corn Soup
Garfield’s Potato Bread
Second Course
Harding’s Chicken Pot Pie Served With Peas
Dessert Course
Harrison’s Pound Cake
McKinley’s Whipped Cream & Cranberry
Taft’s Salted Almond Cookie
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location:
The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption
Social Hall
506 4th St., Marietta, OH
Price:
$46.50/Nonmembers
$41.50/Castle Members & Volunteers (Use Code “foodmember” at check out)
Have a group of 8 or more? Call about our group rate.
**Reservations required by 5pm Thursday, March 12**
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Dietary restrictions should be noted before or upon making reservations and at the latest by Thurs., March 12 by calling The Castle at 740-373-4180.
Seating will be “family style” and in cases of groups of 7 or less we can’t guarantee table reservations. Ample seating will be available for individuals and groups to have seating options.
Doors open at 5:45pm to welcome guests and allow them to find seats.
Get tickets at MariettaCastle.org/Events!